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  • mtarros
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    Yea I did not say it was the suppliers fault, it is mostly my fault for getting alot and storing it in the freezer. lol im going to get it now.

    I use to get through it alot quicker and just got use to getting it sent out like that.

    I did try getting coffee the the place next door that roast every day but did not like it too much.

    Roasting my own coffee will let me try my own blends and I think it will be fun. Plus I will know that its fresh.

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  • Fresh_Coffee
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    Notwithstanding you have just bought a starter kit to roast small quantities at home, and no offense intended with this, but I dont get it:

    Originally posted by 2B322734342935460 link=1289218334/0#0 date=1289218334
    I just wanted to see where people are getting thier beans from as I was thinking of having a look around to see if there is anything better that the beans I get from ........

    Then:
    There is a place next door to my work that said they would roast then for me so might try that when I use my beans up.

    Then:
    I currently get 2k of beans roasted and shipped to me but I dont get through them quick enough....
    2 kilos in household use would under normal conditions be well stale if not resaonably "ugly" before you finish it. That is ofcourse not the suppliers fault.

    Unless I have misunderstood, wouldnt it have been so much easier than mail order if not better from a quality point of view to have been buying your weekly supply (usually less than 500g a week at home) from the bloke next door to your work?????


    Rgdz,
    A.

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  • mtarros
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    I got the starter kit and the roaster. lol

    Cant wait to get started.

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  • demianm
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    Bean Bay has really changed things for me. Ive tried a few different varieties but the Espresso gold is just beyond any thing else Ive ever tried. I get an order once a month and I reckon its money very well spent.

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  • mtarros
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    mm I might try and do the stove top option.

    I did see the Behmor Coffee Roaster in beanbay.
    It looks like good little machine, might save up a bit and get one of them later.

    I currently get 2k of beans roasted and shipped to me but I dont get through them quick enough, this looks like the better option.

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  • jham66
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    I recently blew up my popcorn maker (Read coffee roaster) and thought I would give stove top a go.

    Using my big non-stick wok and a wooden spoon I slowly ramped the beans up to just before they hit first crack, then gave them a bit more heat getting them to a rolling first crack that lasted about 1 min. They then slowly progressed to second crack. The stove is gas and I was surprised at the results, just a small variance in roast colour. Whole roast of about 200 grams roasted weight done in 14 mins.

    Just another beginner roaster idea......
    I also highly recommend using beanbay. Not once disappointed.

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  • beanflying
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    Recently just discussed but the conventional wisdom is up to a couple of years and they do change a little over that time. To new is sometimes not good to old and they can become flatter in flavour.

    Heat gun, wooden spoon and a Stainless steel bowl and a starter pack. Go on do it you know you want to ;D

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  • brett230873
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    Re: Where do you get you coffee beans from?

    Originally posted by 1B3F363635350F1B3F233D3F500 link=1289218334/7#7 date=1289271271
    mtarros wrote on Today at 1:45pm:

    How long do green beans stay fresh for?

    Up to 3 years
    But the sooner they are roasted the better

    KK
    Originally posted by 3222352424626360686763500 link=1289218334/8#8 date=1289271275
    Originally posted by 677E6B787865790A0 link=1289218334/6#6 date=1289270739
    How long do green beans stay fresh for?
    Three years give or take depending on bean, storage method, harvesting and processing methods.
    Snap! KK wins again!

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  • brett230873
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    Re: Where do you get you coffee beans from?

    Originally posted by 677E6B787865790A0 link=1289218334/6#6 date=1289270739
    How long do green beans stay fresh for?
    Three years give or take depending on bean, storage method, harvesting and processing methods.

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  • Koffee_Kosmo
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    Originally posted by 4A534655554854270 link=1289218334/6#6 date=1289270739
    How long do green beans stay fresh for?
    Up to 3 years
    But the sooner they are roasted the better

    KK

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  • mtarros
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    How long do green beans stay fresh for?

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  • beanflying
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    All over the place is the answer including roasting my own. One of the great things about coffee is the variation all to often I hear oh I only drink brand XYZ Brazilian beans (big deal)get out of the rut and try as many different ones as you like the sound of.

    If you are way out in the bush then roasting your own is great and then supplement it with some Brown Beans from time to time to compare with your own or for a change.

    Warning Cliché coming

    Variety is the spice of life

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  • rival81
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    Look for a roast date - freshness is key.

    Best to buy roasted coffee no older than 2 weeks from roast date, preferably 1 week or less so that you have time to drink it before it starts to stale.

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  • mtarros
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    lol I thought that would be the reply I would get.

    I was thinking of trying to roast my own beans but might wait a bit as I just got a new coffee machine and grinder.

    There is a place next door to my work that said they would roast then for me so might try that when I use my beans up.

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  • Koffee_Kosmo
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    I roast my own beans
    That does not make me special in this forum
    Rather the norm

    KK

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